Ellen Rocche is a prominent Brazilian actress and model, born on July 19, 1979, in São Paulo, Brazil. She grew up in the Vila Santa Luzia neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo, in the ABC Paulista region, alongside her family. Known for her curvaceous figure and vibrant personality, Rocche first gained national attention in the late 1990s through television programs on SBT. Over the years, she has transitioned from modeling and stage assisting to acting in telenovelas, films, and theater, while also becoming an iconic figure in Brazilian carnival culture. Siblings Ellen has two siblings, a younger sister, Iza Rocche,…
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Igor Angelkorte, now professionally known as Angel Ferreira since 2024, is a Brazilian actor, author, and director born on August 10, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro. Trained at Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras, he has built a versatile career across television, film, and theater. Angelkorte gained prominence through roles in popular Brazilian telenovelas and has also directed short films and written for the stage. His work often explores complex human relationships and social themes. Siblings Ferreira has one known sibling, his sister Karla Angelkorte. Karla is an accomplished professional outside the entertainment industry, holding a PhD in Administration from UFRJ…
Adriana Birolli Ferreira is a Brazilian actress born on November 20, 1986, in Curitiba, Paraná. She began her acting journey at a young age, taking theater courses from the age of eight and earning her professional acting registration at sixteen. Known for her versatile performances in television, theater, and film, Birolli has become a prominent figure in Brazilian entertainment, particularly through her roles in popular telenovelas. She moved to Rio de Janeiro in 2007 to pursue broader opportunities and has since built a successful career across major networks like Globo and Record. Siblings Adriana grew up with two siblings, an…
Alinne Moraes, born Aline Cristine Dorelli de Magalhães e Morais on December 22, 1982, in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian actress and former model. She grew up in a modest household after her parents separated when she was very young. Raised primarily by her mother, a teacher named Ana Cecília Dorelli, and her maternal grandmother, Alinne had limited contact with her father, photographer Luís Orlando Moraes, whom she only met personally in adulthood. Known for her striking green eyes and expressive features, she began expressing interest in modeling as a child and started her professional modeling career…
Alice Wegmann Corrêa is a prominent Brazilian actress born on November 3, 1995, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Standing at 1.64 meters tall, she has built a successful career in television, film, theater, and streaming platforms over more than a decade. Raised in a family that relocated during her early childhood, including time in Campinas and Salvador’s Rio Vermelho neighborhood due to her father’s professional transfers, she showed athletic promise from a young age, training in Olympic gymnastics, surfing, dance, tennis, swimming, running, and soccer under notable coaches at Clube de Flamengo. She even competed nationally in artistic gymnastics at…
Agatha Moreira is a prominent Brazilian actress born on January 19, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raised in the suburban neighborhood of Olaria, she grew up in a family that experienced separation when her parents divorced at the age of three. Following the divorce, she lived with her father due to his better financial conditions at the time. Moreira was inspired to pursue acting by her cousin, actress Samara Felippo. She began her career as a model at the age of 14, working internationally in countries like Chile, South Korea, Japan, and the United States before transitioning to acting…
Gabriel Araújo Marins Rodrigues, widely recognized by his stage name Biel, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and television presenter born on March 20, 1996, in Lorena, São Paulo. As the eldest child of lawyer Eliziane Silva Araújo and businessman and former DJ Sérgio Ricardo Marins Rodrigues, he developed an early interest in music, influenced heavily by his father. Biel gained prominence in the mid-2010s as a prominent figure in Brazilian funk and pop, earning comparisons to Justin Bieber for his youthful image and melodic style. Siblings Gabriel has one sibling, a younger sister named Giovanna Araújo Marins Rodrigues. As the…
Ivete Sangalo, born Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo on May 27, 1972, in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil, is one of the most celebrated singers, songwriters, actresses, and television personalities in Brazilian music history. Known for her powerful contralto voice, infectious charisma, and electrifying stage presence, she has earned titles such as the “Queen of Brazil” and “President of Bahia.” Her music, deeply rooted in axé and other Brazilian genres, has made her a cultural icon not only in Brazil but also in Portugal and among international Latin music audiences. Siblings Ivete is the youngest of six children in a close-knit family…
Bruna Marquezine, born Bruna Reis Maia on August 4, 1995, in Duque de Caxias, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian actress, filmmaker, and model. She holds dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship, adopting the professional surname Marquezine in tribute to her paternal grandmother of Italian descent. Marquezine rose to fame as a child actress and has since become one of Brazil’s most prominent entertainment figures, transitioning from telenovelas to international films. Siblings Bruna has one sibling, a younger sister named Luana Marquezine, also known as Luana Maia. The sisters share a close relationship, often seen together…
Claudia Leitte, born Cláudia Cristina Leite Inácio on July 10, 1980, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, and television personality. Raised primarily in Salvador, Bahia, where her family relocated shortly after her birth, she grew up in a humble environment that shaped her early artistic pursuits. Known for her powerful voice and energetic performances in the axé music genre, Leitte has become one of Brazil’s most celebrated artists, selling over 10 million records throughout her career. She is also recognized for her role as a coach on The Voice Brasil and her international collaborations,…
Pabllo Vittar, born Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva on November 1, 1993, in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, is a celebrated Brazilian drag queen, singer, and songwriter. Rising from humble beginnings in a challenging environment, she has become a global icon in the drag and music industries, known for her electrifying performances, vibrant style, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Vittar blends traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary pop and electronic music, making her one of the most influential drag performers worldwide. Siblings Pabllo is a fraternal twin and shares an especially close relationship with her twin sister, Phamella Rodrigues da Silva, with whom…
Gusttavo Lima, born Nivaldo Batista Lima on September 3, 1989, in Presidente Olegário, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Renowned for his contributions to sertanejo music, a popular genre in Brazil, he has achieved massive success both nationally and internationally. Coming from humble origins, Lima began his musical journey at a very young age and rose to fame with infectious hits that blend romantic lyrics with catchy rhythms. He is also known by the nickname “O Embaixador” and has built a career marked by sold-out concerts, high-value performances, and a strong presence in the…
Louis E. Johnson, affectionately known as “Thunder Thumbs,” was a pioneering American bassist whose innovative slap technique revolutionized funk, R&B, and pop music during the 1970s and 1980s. Born on April 13, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, Johnson grew up in a musically inclined family that nurtured his early passion for the instrument. He rose to prominence as one half of the iconic duo The Brothers Johnson, alongside his brother George, delivering infectious grooves that defined an era. Beyond his band work, Johnson’s session contributions graced some of the biggest albums in music history, cementing his status as one of…
Isaac Donald Everly, known simply as Don Everly, was an iconic American musician whose life and career were deeply intertwined with the golden age of rock and roll. He was born on February 1, 1937, in the small coal-mining town of Brownie, Kentucky. Don grew up in a family steeped in the traditions of country and folk music. His father, Isaac Milford “Ike” Everly Jr., was a skilled guitarist and coal miner while his mother, Margaret Embry Everly, was a singer. Together, they created a nurturing musical environment that shaped Don’s future. Don Everly passed away on August 21, 2021,…
Henry Franklin Winkler, born on October 30, 1945, in New York City, is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, producer, director, and author. He is best known worldwide for his iconic portrayal of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the beloved 1970s sitcom Happy Days. Raised in a Jewish family that immigrated from Germany and Austria before World War II, Winkler grew up in Manhattan alongside his parents, Harry Irving Winkler, a wood-carver and timber importer, and Anna Maria Hadra, a homemaker. Despite facing significant challenges with undiagnosed dyslexia during his childhood, which led to academic struggles and feelings of inadequacy, Winkler pursued…